🏰 Guhila Dynasty (Guhilot / Gehlot) — (c. 566–1303 CE)
🌞 Early Lineage (7th–10th Century CE)
- Guhil (Guhadatta) – Founder of the dynasty, mentioned in the 646 AD Samoli inscription.
- Bappa Rawal (Kalbhoja) – Reigned circa 734–753 AD; renowned for consolidating the kingdom and establishing the capital at Nagda.
- Allat (Allata) – Noted in the 953 AD Sarameshwar Prashashti inscription.
- Shaktikumara – Mentioned in the 977 CE Atpur inscription.
- Naravahana – Known for religious debates in his court.
⚔️ Middle Period (11th–13th Century CE)
- Jaitrasimha (Jaitra Singh) – Reigned circa 1213–1252 AD; achieved significant military successes.
- Tejasimha – His reign saw the earliest Guhila inscription at Chittor.
- Samarsimha – Defended Mewar against invasions and paid tribute to Alauddin Khalji.
- Ratnasimha – Defeated in the 1303 Siege of Chittorgarh by Alauddin Khalji, marking the end of the Rawal branch.
🌿 Split into Two Branches
During the reign of Ranasingha (alias Karna), the dynasty split into:
- Rawal Branch – Senior line based in Chittor.
- Rana Branch – Junior line based in Sisoda, leading to the Sisodia dynasty.
👑 Rana Branch → Sisodia Dynasty
🛡️ Founding and Early Rulers
- Rahapa – Son of Ranasingha; established the Rana branch.
- Rammir Singh – Reigned 1326–1364 AD; re-established Mewar’s independence after defeating the Tughluq sultans.
- Kshetra Singh – Son of Hammir Singh; reigned 1364–1382 AD.
- Lakha Singh (Maharana Lakha) – Reigned 1382–1421 AD; known for economic and cultural advancements.
- Mokal Singh (Maharana Mokal) – Reigned 1421–1433 AD; patron of art and architecture.
- Kumbha (Maharana Kumbha) – Reigned 1433–1468 AD; notable for military campaigns and architectural contributions like the Vijay Stambha.
- Ramaal – Reigned 1473–1509 AD; consolidated the kingdom.
- Sanga (Maharana Sangram Singh) – Reigned 1509–1528 AD; famed for battles against the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals.
🌟 This lineage continued with notable rulers like Maharana Pratap, who resisted Mughal expansion, and Maharana Udai Singh II, who founded Udaipur after losing Chittor to the Mughals in 1568.